Southern Highlands Wine

Easter is a great time to visit the NSW Southern Highlands. The weather should be good, there is an excellent selection of new release wines available, and all the winery cellar doors are open. The Barrawang Markets on Easter Saturday are well worth a visit, with over 130 stalls run by local producers and crafts […]

There is a lot happening in the NSW Southern Highlands wine world right now. The Days of Wine, Art & Roses Festival kicks off on November 1st and runs until Sunday 21st 2010. The festival is a treat to all the senses for residents and visitors alike. The Southern Highlands Wine Trail explores the many boutique […]

The party starts at Bowral on Sunday November 29, when the B-52s, Mental As Anything and The Proclaimers kick off the season with a high energy concert at Centennial Vineyards. Australia’s favorite party animals, Mental As Anything, will open the show, followed by brilliant twins The Proclaimers from Auchtermuchty, Scotland, then the USA’s B-52s will have everyone dancing with […]

The very successful NSW Southern Highlands Cool Flavours Wine and Food Festival was on last weekend, and, complete with designated driver, we tried a new loop of the Southern Highlands Wine Trail to catch a few festival events on Sunday. This personal tour started at Sutton Forest Estate Wines, famous for their Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and antipasto […]

The vineyards, restaurants and food producers of the NSW Southern Highlands are presenting the best of the region’s food and wine. The Cool Flavours Festival runs Friday 5th June until Sunday 7th of June. Come and sample local cheeses, jams, chocolates, mushrooms and a vast array of top quality Cool Climate wines. Cool Flavours Festival […]

With brilliant Australian rock musos Jimmy Barnes, Kasey Chambers, Ross Wilson and Mahalia Barnes on the same bill, this will be a night to remember!

Fine wine and Big Macs don’t have much in common. But just imagine if you could sit in quiet, civilised surroundings, sipping on a top-notch wine, accompanied by cheese and antipasto – while the kids enjoy their burgers, fries and shakes. Imagine if you could pick up at the drive-thru then set down at a winery cellar door almost […]

Towards the southern end of the Southern Highlands Wine Trail is St Maur Estate, a unique vineyard and cellar door with the feel of a Northern Italian cantina.  St Maur is at the corner of Old Argyle Road and Sallys Corner Road at Exeter, about five kilometers from the well known Sutton Forest service center, Roadhouse […]

The multi-talented Alicia Keys is appearing live in “a day on the green” concert at Centennial Vineyards on Sunday 14th December 2008. Tickets are still available at TicketMaster!  Alicia will be supported by the smooth Hip Hop and Soul fusion of Lowrider, followed by the sensational teenage American Idol winner Jordin Sparks. Alicia Keys is one of the all-time great […]

In his first tour of Australia in 24 years, Leonard Cohen will play “a day on the green” concert at Centennial Vineyards in Bowral on Sunday 1st February 2009. Leonard will be supported by The Triffids and Friends, and eight-time ARIA Award winner: the great Paul Kelly. To book your Leonard Cohen tickets before they are sold […]